So I love to cook and entertain, what's wrong with that? I host dinner parties all the time and have been asked to share recipes, pictures, ideas, etc., with co-workers, friends and family. I finally decided to make this happen, please enjoy!

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Spanish Rice

I don’t know why I call this “Spanish Rice” except for the fact that it has similar ingredients as my yummy Seafood Paella. I’m not sure if it is Spanish, Mexican, American, or Span-Mexi-Merican? What I do know is that it has a lot of flavor, its vegetarian, has a beautiful color combination, and I want to make it again very soon! I made this dish to serve along side of my Chicken Mole, as I thought just plain white rice might be a bit boring. The recipe is quite simple, it starts with an annatto infused oil, your basic sofrito, and then rice and chicken stock. It has enough flavor and heartiness to be its own meal, or you can use it as a side dish like I did.

In a 4 quart sauce pan heat the annatto seed and oil over medium high heat until small bubbles start to form, turn off heat and let sit until the oil turns a bright red, saffron color. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, remove all annatto seeds and throw away. Next, add the onion, garlic and bell pepper and cook over medium heat until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and continue to cook until all the rice is coated in oil and has a “chalky” coating on it, just a few minutes. Add the chicken stalk and salt, and bring to a boil, stir and cook for a couple minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Add thawed peas and cilantro and stir until well combined, serve immediately.

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About Me

Food is fun, stress relieving, and who doesn't like to eat? I enjoy food way too much and often find myself throwing last minute dinner parties at the spur of a moment. If it's planned out it gets even more intense and if it's an event, well, I seem to go over the top! As much as I love my passion for cooking and food, the only thing that makes a great meal are the friends that come over and create the magic around the dinner table.